LETTER: Decoding McMahon's Economics

January 29, 2013

I can't resist the urge to decode Linda McMahon's op-ed of Jan. 25, "Focus On Enabling Growth, Small Business," and her seemingly common-sense proposals for economic prosperity. To fiscal Republicans like Linda, experience tells me that "believing in growth" amounts to lowering taxes for businesses that already take ample advantage of loopholes and give-backs from federal and state governments.

"Supporting small business" conveniently panders to a loyal constituency that never fails to join conservatives in objecting to every employee benefit that makes a job worth taking, such as a livable wage and basic health insurance coverage. And criticizing "too much government" reminds me of the constant assault on regulations that keep our environment and workplaces safe.